Autobiography of My Dead Brother, (Audiobook)

<p><b>A powerful National Book Award Finalist from the acclaimed, bestselling author of <i>Monster. "</i>This novel is like photorealism; it paints a vivid and genuine portrait of life that will have a palpable effect on its readers." (<i>School Library Journal</i> starred review)</b></p><p>With Harlem as its backdrop, <i>Autobiography of My Dead Brother</i> follows the diverging paths of best friends Rise and Jesse. When Rise becomes engulfed in gang activity and starts dealing drugs, Jesse, a budding artist, tries to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-by shootings, vicious gangs, and an indifferent juvenile justice system.</p><p>The innovative first-person storytelling, along with cartoons and photos, pulls in readers and makes <i>Autobiography of My Dead Brother</i> a strong and thought-provoking choice for sharing in a classroom or at home.</p><p>"Though the story is starkly realistic, there is always hope in the gifts of Jesse the artist and C. J. the musician, of schools and churches and of caring parents." (<i>Kirkus</i>)</p><p>"Touching and impactful, <i>Autobiography </i>cannot fail to intrigue, and hopefully influence youngsters with its poignant statement of two roads taken." (Judges' Citation, National Book Award)</p>

• Autobiography of My Dead Brother, (Audiobook)
• Author: HarperCollins
• ISBN: 9798228988255
• Format: Audiobook
• Publication Date: 2026-06-16
• Page Count: 0